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DE51 KHX

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,868 mi
Last recorded116,868 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 KHX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 116,868 miles

engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2017 116,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,325 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,600 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,930 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wet weather test

Fail 9 Mar 2013 52,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a system fault

wet weather test

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,210 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 49,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 46,433 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 41,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 38,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,013 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 24,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,695 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 24,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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DE51 KHX is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 97,904 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE51 KHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE51 KHX registered?

DE51 KHX is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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